JCB North America · 7 hours ago
Access Product Engineering Manager - San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expJCB North America is a leading manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment, and they are seeking an Access Product Engineering Manager to lead the global current product engineering function for the Access business. The role focuses on delivering product robustness, quality improvement, cost reduction, and manufacturing process optimisation, transitioning to the new JCB San Antonio plant by 2027.
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No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead the Current Product Engineering (CPE) team for the JCB Access product line once established in San Antonio
Drive engineering ownership of existing AWP products, ensuring ongoing product improvement, robustness, and customer satisfaction
Prioritise and execute engineering tasks related to product updates, reliability issues, warranty reduction, and design improvements
Work closely with the NPIP (New Product Introduction Process) Engineering Manager to ensure product consistency, shared architecture, and synergy between new-generation and current machines
Collaborate with Service and Quality departments to proactively resolve field issues, drive root-cause investigations, and implement corrective actions
Partner with Operations teams to optimise manufacturing processes, enhance build quality, reduce cost, and support continuous improvement initiatives
Work with San Antonio Purchasing and Manufacturing teams on product transition, localisation, and supplier development
Support engineering readiness for the setup of the JCB Access production line at the San Antonio plant
Lead engineering support for BOM transition, localisation efforts, VA/VE activities, and manufacturing integration
Align product specifications, design changes, and validation plans needed for US based manufacturing
Provide deep technical expertise in Aerial Work Platform design, including structural, hydraulic, electrical, control, and safety systems
Support design updates that meet North American regulatory requirements (e.g., ANSI A92)
Ensure all engineering activities comply with JCB standards, safety requirements, and global product strategies
Build, mentor, and grow the Current Product Engineering team at JCB San Antonio
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence
Ensure seamless communication and integration across global JCB Access engineering teams (UK, India, and USA)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related engineering discipline
Extensive experience in Aerial Work Platform (AWP) design
10+ years of engineering experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role
Strong background in product lifecycle engineering, sustaining engineering, or current product management
Experience working with cross-functional teams: service, quality, operations, and manufacturing
Ability to travel internationally as required (India ↔ UK ↔ USA)
Preferred
PE Designation is a strong asset
Experience with design for manufacturability and cost (DFM/DFA/VA-VE)
Familiarity with global regulatory standards for AWP machines (ANSI, CSA, CE, ISO)
Prior experience in transitioning products to new manufacturing facilities
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and programme leadership skills
Company
JCB North America
JCB North America is a construction company that manufactures construction equipment.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kim Hinds
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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